Human Rights

Mob Justice as a Crime Reduction Strategy in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Introduction In cases where police officers fail to deal with crimes related to the theft of livestock and are unable to arrest those implicated in such crimes for prosecution, most communities in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, including the community of eSikhemelele area, have habitually resorted to taking the law into their own

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The impact of menstrual vulnerability on the health and well-being of Senegalese girls and women

Introduction: The impact of menstrual vulnerability in Senegal on the health and well-being of schoolgirls and women is a serious and real problem, causing considerable damage to the health and well-being of Senegalese girls and women. Access to sanitary pads remains difficult for many Senegalese girls and women, due to

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BEGGING AS A SURVIVAL METHOD FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED POPULATIONS IN BURKINA FASO

Introduction Since 2016, Burkina Faso has been enduring a major security crisis related to terrorism, resulting in millions of internally displaced people, mainly widowed women and their children. Forced to flee for their safety, they must now adapt to a refugee life and develop various survival methods, including begging.  

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How Does the Cheap Labour of Foreigners in South Africa Contribute to Xenophobic Attacks on Foreign Nationals in South Africa?

Introduction Despite the remarkable strides made by several politicians to unite Africans as “one,” the ongoing issue of xenophobic attacks directed at foreigners by disgruntled South Africans in many parts of South Africa makes such efforts and commitment a futile activity. Among some of the contributory factors to a lack

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THE ORDEAL OF WIDOWS IN CAMEROON

Introduction In the legal sense of the term, a widow is defined as a woman whose husband (the man to whom she is legally married) has died, the matrimonial bond uniting them still being in force at the time of death. When the opposite occurs, the bereaved man is said

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HOW GUARDIANS CONTRIBUTE TO THE ABUSE OF ORPHANS

Introduction Orphans are often placed under the care of guardians after their biological parents’ deaths. However, not all guardians are loving and responsible, and some are heartless and opportunistic. Some use foster childcare grants to support their children’s well-being while neglecting the well-being of the orphans. This highlights the need

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GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AGAINST FEMALE STUDENTS IN ETHIOPIAN HIGHER EDUCATION: IN THE CASE OF SALALE UNIVERSITY

INTRODUCTION Gender-based violence exists in all societies, and individual women experience it in every social and economic group. Different studies in Africa have shown that there are significant percentages of females who have suffered from violence. Most societies encourage the manifestation of manliness through violence in the workplace, among friends,

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THE CHALLENGE OF WOMEN’S ACCESS TO LAND IN BURKINA FASO

INTRODUCTION  The vulnerability of women remains unquestionable, as gender issues persist despite various efforts and achievements. It is in this context that women often encounter numerous prejudices in their quest to access land for productive activities. Therefore, it is legitimate to question: Why do women struggle to access land? What

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AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES: ADDRESSING MULTIFACETED VIOLENCE – A CALL FOR ACTION

INTRODUCTION  The African academic world is currently facing a disturbing increase in various forms of violence. What drives this violence? How does it manifest in university environments? And what can be done to bring about a lasting end to it?  Multiple Forms of Violence  African academic institutions grapple with several

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